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Arendell Parrott Academy fifth-graders Natalie and Allison Christiano will perform with the NCMEA Elementary Honors Chorus Sunday in Winston Salem. The twin sisters are the daughters of Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Christiano of Fountain.

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By The Free Press

Published: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 07:59 PM.

APA sisters to sing with honors chorus

Arendell Parrott Academy fifth-graders Natalie and Allison Christiano are among 197 elementary students chosen from across North Carolina to perform at the North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference Nov. 11 at the Stevens Convention Center in Winston Salem.

The purpose of the honors chorus is to provide students with the opportunity to develop their abilities to the greatest possible extent. Natalie also was selected to sing with the 2011 NCMEA Elementary Honors Chorus.

The twin sisters are working with Parrott’s chorus teacher Lisa Duke to prepare for the performance. The 2012 Elementary Honors Chorus will sing: “Banjo Sam,” an American Folk Song, arranged Jay Broeker; “We the Spirits of the Air,” by Henry Purcell, arranged by Broeker; “En la Feria de San Juan,” a Hispanic Folk Song arranged by Leah Nemeth; “Hava Nashira,” an Israeli Folk Song arranged by John Leavitt; “Shady Grove” (with “The Cuckoo”), arranged by Nancy Allsbrook and Glenda Goodin; and “A Piper in the Streets Today” by Michael Graham.

Angela Broeker, director of choral activities at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., will conduct the Honors Chorus.

Arendell Parrott Academy fifth-graders Natalie and Allison Christiano are among 197 elementary students chosen from across North Carolina to perform at the North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference Nov. 11 at the Stevens Convention Center in Winston Salem.

The purpose of the honors chorus is to provide students with the opportunity to develop their abilities to the greatest possible extent. Natalie also was selected to sing with the 2011 NCMEA Elementary Honors Chorus.

The twin sisters are working with Parrott’s chorus teacher Lisa Duke to prepare for the performance. The 2012 Elementary Honors Chorus will sing: “Banjo Sam,” an American Folk Song, arranged Jay Broeker; “We the Spirits of the Air,” by Henry Purcell, arranged by Broeker; “En la Feria de San Juan,” a Hispanic Folk Song arranged by Leah Nemeth; “Hava Nashira,” an Israeli Folk Song arranged by John Leavitt; “Shady Grove” (with “The Cuckoo”), arranged by Nancy Allsbrook and Glenda Goodin; and “A Piper in the Streets Today” by Michael Graham.

Angela Broeker, director of choral activities at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., will conduct the Honors Chorus.

Veterans Challenge needs your help

Any individual, family or organization that is fall cleaning, organizing or remodeling and has chairs no longer needed can find a new and useful home for their discards.

The non-profit corporation Veterans Challenge of Kinston is seeking these donations — no number is too big or too small. All sizes and styles will be welcome — folding, stacking or standing, metal, wooden, plastic, interior or exterior, upholstered or not, church-type, school-type, executive business, guests or computer swivel, upright, rocking or reclining, living or dining room residential — anything folks can sit in would be appreciated.

They can be in need of painting or cleaning, any color or pattern, adult or children sized. The chairs are needed for various activities, but would be especially useful to have some before the Veterans Day Covered-Dish Celebration planned for 7 p.m. Monday at the former Expressions/Brody’s building at Vernon Park Mall.

This event is for active military, veterans and all in the community. Bring a food item and enjoy the entertainment, prizes, food and interactive community information.